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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Standardisation of a longer ignition coil in a stabalite case for 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\3\  img066
Date  25th July 1923
  
R.R. 75A-(5 H) (S.J. 29), 12-10-21: G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3057.
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 22.8.23
STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 25.7.23.
X No. 4596
Drawing No.
Part List
Description of Parts.
Half inch longer Ignition Coil in Stabalite Case.
40/50 HP. and 20 HP.
Origin.
The necessity for improved primary insulation as evidenced by recent failures of standard coils.
Experimental Test Report.
ATTACHED.
Road Test Report.
A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers.
B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works.
C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test.
D Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis.
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :-
Series......... £.........
Series......... £.........
Series......... £.........
Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/EFC.
Weight of Old Part. 1 lb. 12¾ ozs.
Cost of Old Part. £
Weight of New Part. 1 lb. 10 ozs.
Cost of New Part. £
Difference per Car. 2¾ ozs. decrease.
Difference per Car. £ of no account.
Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. JW/Rhs 13.8.23
SIGNATURES TABLE:
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON / Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} JOHNSON. | 20.8.23 | Agreed. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE | 14/8/23 | Agreed FHR
Mr. WORMALD | 26.7.23 | Agreed. Urgent - Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. ROWLEDGE | 25.7.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. DAY | 27.7.23 | agreed DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY | 26.7.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Most desirable.
Mr. PLATFORD | 26.7.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY | 27.7.23 | Agreed. FN.
  
  


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